Antique Art Deco 1930s 0.80 Carat Cabochon Ruby and 1.30 Carat Diamonds Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a Cabochon Ruby weighing approximately 0.80 carat, and Old European cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.30 carats. Circa 1930s Size 5 1/2...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby Diamond and Enamel Art Deco Style Ring in 9K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A vibrant round Ruby shines at the heart of this Art Deco–inspired ring, set elegantly in a bezel.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ruby cluster ring holds a central ruby measuring 75pts. The ruby held in this ring is a deep pink colour and the sparkle of the diamonds compliment the stone beautifully. The di...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Statement Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ruby and diamond ring showcases one round cut ruby weighing approximately 0.76 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Princess Square Cut Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 14k Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Ring Details: ✔ Metal: 14k yellow gold (solid) ✔ Ring Size: 7.5 (adjustable) ✔ Ring Weight: 4.3 grams ✔ Shank Width: 6.8mm Gemstone Details: ✔ Ruby Weight: 0.15 carats total ✔ Ruby ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning band holds a cherry red ruby at the centre measuring 45pts and a trio of diamonds either side. The diamonds total 30pts. The ring is modelled in 18carat gold and has de...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Platinum, Art Deco Style Diamond & Ruby Marquise / Navette Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Art Deco Style Ring Platinum Circa 2000 Introducing a stunning Platinum Art Deco Style Ring, crafted circa 2000, that beautifully embodies the elegance of the Art Deco era.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.76 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Ring
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 1.76 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Ring A platinum ring centering a GIA-certified cushion-cut diamond flanked by two round-cut rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco 4.05 Carat Ruby and Old Euro Diamond Halo Platinum Ring - AGL Certified
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Art Deco original platinum ring featuring a 4.05-carat oval cut Thai ruby, certified by AGL.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Giant Art Deco Ruby Tourmaline & Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in GOES, NL
* we offer complimentary resizing on all of our rings Discover the captivating beauty of this extraordinary rainbow Art Deco style Ruby ring, expertly crafted in luxurious 14K yello...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Ruby Diamond Ring 14K Gold Antique Wedding Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a spectacular Antique Art Deco to Retro Wedding Engagement Cocktail Ring with 15 radiant natural mined Diamonds totaling approximately 1.5 Carats, with 12 gorgeous natural...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 0.75ct Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A natural, unheated ruby sits central in this beautiful Art Deco trilogy ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
French Art Deco Platinum 2 Carat Old-Cut Diamond and Ruby Ring, circa 1920
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Period: Art Deco, circa 1920s Origin: France Metal: Platinum Stones: Old-cut diamond, calibré-cut rubies and small diamonds Central diamond weight: Approximately 2 carats Weight: 4.1...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
14K White Gold Art Deco Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This is a 14k white gold Art Deco Ruby and Diamond ring. The center stone is a pear-shaped 6 x 4-millimeter ruby with an approximate weight of 0.60 carats mounted in a bezel setting.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three Stone Star Setting Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
18 carat gold band set with rubies and diamonds. Hallmarked Birmingham. Ring Size: N or 6 3/4 Band Width: 8mm Weight: 3.3g
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Art Deco Style Platinum Navette Ring with Diamonds and Rubies, 2020
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Made in 2020, it reimagines the vivid color combinations and geometric lines of the Art Deco era in a fresh, contemporary setting. For the wearer who loves bold color paired with vin...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco 0.50 Total Carat Weight Ruby and Diamond Ring Rose Gold 14k
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco 0.50 Total Carat Weight Ruby and Diamond Ring Rose Gold 14kThe ring features a red ruby princess cut weighting approx 0.44 carat and a single diamond weighting approx 0.06 c...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Octagonal Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This stunning Art Deco-style engagement ring combines the fiery allure of a ruby with the brilliance of diamonds in a striking octagonal design.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Platinum Ring with 0.39ct Diamond and Rubies, 21st Century
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A bold tribute to the glamour of the 1930s, this Art Deco–style ring centers on a luminous 0.39 carat transitional cut diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Sophia D. Art Deco Inspired 1.88 Carat Oval Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Art deco inspired oval cut shape ruby center ring set in platinum with the total weight of the center ruby 1.88 carats surrounded by stunning small rubies weighing 0.35 carat along w...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum 2.19ctw Old European Diamond & Ruby Geometric Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Diamond Total Carat Weight: 2.19 (approx.) Material: Solid Platinum Weight: 16.28 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic band is modelled in 18carat gold. The central diamond measures 4pts and the rubies also measure 4pts each. Hallmarked Birmingham 1915. Size: K or 5 1/4 Width: 6mm Wei...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Oval Opal & Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Set Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Step into a world of vintage elegance with our exquisite opal with ruby and diamond art deco style ring in yellow gold.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Art Deco Swan Ring with Diamonds and Ruby, Size 6.25
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This exquisite ladies’ ring is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and features a graceful swan with elegantly open wings, symbolizing beauty, freedom, and sophistication. The swan’s bod...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Purple Violet Amethyst & Ruby and Diamond Halo Set Art Deco Style Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The 14K yellow gold is the perfect base of this Art Deco inspired unusual treasure. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Total weight: 4.80 g.
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Art Deco Calibrated Ruby and Diamond Daisy Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Target Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1920s Step back into the elegance of the 1920s with this stunning 18ct yellow gold Art Deco cocktail ring, an original piece that perfe...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 18ct Yellow And White Gold Ruby And Diamond Target Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Art Deco Target Ring Circa 1920’s 18ct Yellow & White Gold Set with a Beautiful, Old Brilliant Cut Centre Stone- Approx 0.75cts Surrounded in a Target Design of Calibrated Rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Target Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Eye-catching and classically fashionable. Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 4.00 g.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Marquise Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 4.06 g.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 1.88 CTW Ruby Diamond Platinum Vintage Wide Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a row of channel set baguette cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.78 carat total - G color with VS2 clarity Flanked by old European cut diamonds bead set in arrow shaped ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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15K Yellow Gold Art Deco Snake Ring with Diamond and Ruby Eyes, 1940
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This snake ring in circular format is simple yet delightful. This ring is 15K yellow gold and has a small Diamond head. This is an everyday ring it goes with everything and if you ...
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold
0.90 CT Champagne Diamond Art Deco Ring 18k & Natural Ruby (#9)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brilliant Art Deco Style Ring. Large bold look. 18k White Gold approx 5.70 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Blue Topaz & Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A well balanced Art Deco inspired ring that has a central approx. 4.5 carats oval shaped aquamarine with French cut ruby and shimmering diamonds on either side.
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920 Art Deco 18kt Gold and Platinum Ring with 2.50 CTW in Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Aventura, FL
This exquisite Art Deco style ring showcases the era's sophisticated design elements, crafted in lustrous 18kt yellow gold with platinum top and featuring a beautiful 1.00-carat old ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Ring, Circa 1920
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1920s A striking Art Deco ring set with six French-cut rubies and seven single-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Platinum GIA Certified Oval Ruby Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Art Deco Inspired Extremely Elegant Halo GIA Certified Oval Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Yellow Diamond 0.71 Red Ruby Gold Art Deco Vintage Ring 18K
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco Style Ring Bold Beautiful Statement Ring Center is Natural Yellow Diamond surrounded with Red Ruby.
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
ART DECO Ring with ruby and rose cut diamonds up to 0.10ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k two-tone gold ring set with ruby and rose-cut diamonds up to 0.10 ct total – G/H - SI - ring size US 4 - EU 15 (47) Detailed description: The top of the ring is oval-shaped, ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Reversible Band Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold
Located in London, GB
Dating to the Art Deco period, this unusual cocktail ring is crafted in 18 carat gold and features an ingenious hinged design that allows the appearance of the ring to be changed.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat gold Panel Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous cluster panel style ring holds square cut pink rubies and there are also diamonds surrounding them. The central diamond measures 10pts and there are four rose cut diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Ruby Baguette Half Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Ruby Baguette Half Wedding Band.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Style 0.75Carat Oval Ruby and Diamond 14k White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Art Deco Style 0.75Carat Oval Ruby and Diamond 14k White Gold Ring A radiant bright oval ruby centers this striking and sparkling Vintage Art Deco style ring expertly crafted...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Snake Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total weight: 12.45 g.
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Onyx and Diamond Art Deco Style Dinner Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total weight: 5.58 g.
Diamond, Ruby, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco Style Diamond and Ruby Double Target Ring in Platinum
By Susannah Lovis
Located in London, England
A beautiful Art Deco inspired diamond and ruby double target ring set in platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Art Deco Calibrated Ruby and Diamond Target Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Target Ring 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s Step into the elegance of the Art Deco era with this stunning original target ring, crafted from 18ct yellow gold and ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 1.20ct Old European Yellow Diamond Ring. Ruby Accent Platinum Ring VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Yellow Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.20 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Secondary Stones: Diamonds and Rubi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Oval Halo Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Total weight: 4.75 g.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Red Pink Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Style 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
An Art Deco inspired ring, set to center a bezel set oval natural ruby, millgrain edging in typical Deco fashion, surrounded by triangle shaped rubies at its side, top, and bottom wi...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dainty Art Deco 9k Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring Size 6.5
Located in Webster, SD
This stunning ruby and diamond ring is in phenomenal condition. If it was ever worn, it was worn very little. It features a 2.5mm ruby, 2 2x4mm baguette cut rubies and 2 small natur...
Ruby, Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 1930 18kt Yellow Gold Ring with Diamond, Rubies, Sapphires and Emeralds
Located in Aventura, FL
This intricate pavé setting wraps around the band, creating a shimmering effect that catches the light beautifully from every angle. Period: 1930´s Style: Art Deco Metal: 18Kt yello...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Ye...
18K White Gold Onyx Ruby Diamond Art Deco Handmade Engagement Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
This Art Deco engagement ring band is crafted in 18K white gold and features a brilliant round diamond center 0.7 carats, H color, SI2 clarity, accented by natural hand-cut rubies to...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.10tcw 14K Natural Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Art Deco Style Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elegantly displayed is a vintage ruby and diamond ring. Expertly handcrafted in gleaming 14K yellow gold; this ring features numerous natural rubies that lay horizontally across the ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style Platinum 1.51 ct Burmese Ruby and Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Art Deco style platinum ring, the upright plaque set with an oval Burmese ruby of 1.51 ct within radiating calibre cut ruby rays and a scalloped diamond border.
Platinum
Art Deco Style Platinum 0.81 ct Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Art Deco style platinum ring, the oval plaque set with an oval Mozambique ruby of 0.81 ct within a calibre cut ruby border and diamond accents.
Platinum
Art Deco 0.42 Carat Ruby and 2.97 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco 0.42 carat ruby, 2.97 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique 1930s jewelry collection.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Art Deco Style Platinum 0.90 ct Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Quatrefoil Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Art Deco style platinum ring, the oval Mozambique ruby of 0.90 ct at the centre of a quatrefoil of pear cut rubies within a diamond framed plaque.
Platinum
A Platinum Art Deco Ring Set with Diamonds and An Oval Facetted Burma Ruby
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A platinum ring set with an oval untreated Burma ruby (app. 0.8 carat) and old cut diamonds, France, circa 1920. weight: 7.9 g size: 16.5 mm / 6 US width: 3 - 8.5 mm
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Amethyst Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Romantic and radiant, this antique-style halo engagement ring is a delicate ode to vintage beauty. At its heart, a luminous 3.25 carats pink tourmaline is set in classic prongs, glow...
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Asscher Cut Diamond & Ruby Art Deco Style Statement White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Indulge in the timeless elegance of our Asscher cut diamond and ruby art deco style engagement ring. This exquisite piece features an eye-catching Asscher cut diamond at its center, ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.
The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.
However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)
While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.
Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.
A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.
Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.
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